[e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - WATERLOO]

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR -WATERLOO
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DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL THEATRE
The Department of Drama and Speech Communication at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a permanent, 10-month per year position as Director of Technical Theatre beginning September 1, 2008. 
Based in a liberal arts faculty which aspires to high national and international standards, the Drama program provides an equal balance between courses in theatre/performance studies and theatre practice. Teaching areas include: Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, Theatre Criticism, Performance Theory, Dramaturgy, Theatre and the New Media, Acting, Directing, Designing, and Stagecraft. The Department presents 3-4 mainstage productions annually, in addition to several student-initiated projects. The successful candidate must have: BA plus extensive professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience in Technical Theatre; proven supervisory skills in a theatre production environment; computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced computer skills including CAD, digital audio processing and editing software, with knowledge of video editing, server, and network applications; instruction of crew experience is required; teaching experience preferred; proven ability to troubleshoot/problem solve under time pressure; ability to handle multiple demands and priorities; well developed interpersonal skills. Certificates/training in First Aid, Firearms, and Pyrotechnics are required.

Application deadline: July 25, 2008.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. This appointment will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.

Those interested in applying for an available position are invited to contact Human Resources by one of the following methods:

*       Emailing your resume to: hrresume at admmail.uwaterloo.ca
Note: To avoid confusion, please ensure your resume and cover letter have unique file names such as YourNameResume.doc and YourNameCover.doc

*       Forwarding your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources Department
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1

Due to the number of applications anticipated, we regret that we can only respond to applicants when an interview is scheduled.
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